We all like the pleasant smells of various essential oils. And on sale there is a large assortment of different aroma lamps. But most of them work "on a candle." In this article, Roman, the author of YouTube channel "all ideas" will tell you how to make an electric aroma lamp powered by USB.
Materials
- An empty spray can of deodorant or shaving foam
- Nichrome wire
- Two bolts with nuts and washers
- USB cable
- Vata
- essential oil
- Insulation tape.
Instruments, used by the author.
- Miniature grinding machine
- Nippers, pliers, pliers
- Infrared pyrometer
- Scissors.
Manufacturing process.
The novel begins with the preparation of the details of the case. Removes the cap from the cylinder, cuts off the bottom and top of the cylinder on a miniature machine.
Then it removes the tube and valve from the cover, the valve simply bites off with side cutters.
These are the details of the case.
The next step, the author makes a heater. To do this, he uses a nichrome wire, measures 25 cm and bites. Then it is wound on a skewer skewer, you can use the rod from the handle.
Before you remove the spiral, stretches it a little so that the coils do not touch.
At the ends of the spiral makes rings for connection.
Clamps the rings with small bolts through the washers.
Now preparing the USB cable. Stripping the edge of the wire cuts off white and green. These are data wires, they are not needed. Only red and black will be used.
It connects the wires to the bolts, clamps it with a nut, and bites the excess.
It's time to check the temperature. Using an infrared pyrometer checks the temperature of a cold spiral, and heated. 30 and 114 degrees Celsius respectively.
Having cut out a place for cable entry in the lid and bottom, it begins assembly.
At the bottom, first one layer of cotton wool is laid, then a heater, and another layer on top. Then closes the lid.
The joint of the cover and the bottom is tightly wrapped with electrical tape. Just don’t say that black is not kosher.
That's all, the device is ready.
It's time to refuel it. Roman pours a milliliter of essential oil.
So, launch the device! After a minute, steam begins to go. And after a few minutes, the entire upper bowl is filled with a thick vapor of essential oil.
About the solution. Dilute the essential oil with regular glycerin. It is sold at the pharmacy. “Smoke” will be stronger, and much longer. Usually just a few drops of pure oil are enough.
Do not overdo it!
You can control the evaporation rate by increasing the initial length of nichrome.
Thanks to Roman for an interesting aroma lamp!
It is useful to everyone, especially on the nose of winter, times of colds and all kinds of sneezes. Using various oils (I will not recommend it, you will find it on the Internet yourself) you can very well disinfect the room.
Be careful with the dosages of oils, follow the instructions!
Good health to all!